How to Identify a Writer
The more and more I begin to identify myself as a writer, the more I realize that writers are a special breed of being. It takes the perfect combination of personality quirks, natural talent, learned...
View Article2009 – The Year in Review
It’s been a great year here at Write Out Loud. I am working diligently to build my own writing business, have discovered some wonderful new writing blogs, and have been sharing much of what I’m...
View ArticleAdd Writing Classes to That To-Do List
I’m the type of person who loves to learn new things. When I finished graduate school, I was happy to be done with classes and assignments, but it wasn’t long before I missed the classroom. To deal...
View ArticleSelf-respect and the Writer
It’s a new year and, as new years always seem to prompt efforts at self-improvement, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I can be a better business woman and writer. That’s why, when Christina...
View ArticleThe Voice to Tell Your Story
I’ve lost my voice. Not the voice I speak with, but the one I use to tell my stories. I only recently discovered my difficulties with voice when I got a few comments from the members of my critique...
View ArticleThe Paradox of Memoir
As an essay writer, and a student of essay writing, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about what makes personal essays and memoirs work. Why are they so popular? What is it about them that...
View ArticleBetter Essays in Just 6 Weeks
As you may remember, I’ve been taking two online writing classes, one on essay writing and one on writing for trade magazines. Both have been very interesting and I’ve learned a lot, including the fact...
View ArticleWant to Improve Your Writing? Join a Critique Group
During the essay class I finished recently, the instructor impressed upon us the importance of finding a critique group to join. I’ve been part of a nonfiction critique group that meets monthly for...
View ArticleCreating a Critique Group that Works
I’ve mentioned before what a fan I am of critique groups. No matter what form it takes, I think a critique group is essential for the growth of a writer, and I’m extremely lucky to be a member of not...
View ArticleImprove Your Essays with Amy Paturel
I’ve told you all how much I loved Amy Paturel’s Essay Writing e-course. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about writing personal essays and getting them published. If that’s you,...
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